Matthew Henson
Explorer of the Arctic regions
Born
August 8th, 1866
159 years ago
Died
1955
70 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
United States
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Contributed to Arctic exploration as a key figure in the 1908-1909 North Pole expedition with Robert Peary. Participated in multiple expeditions to the Arctic, developing skills in navigation and survival in extreme conditions. Documented journeys and interactions with the Inuit culture, bringing attention to their ways of life. After the successful arrival at the North Pole, faced a long struggle for recognition in the predominantly white-dominated field of exploration.
Accompanied Robert Peary on multiple Arctic expeditions
Reached the North Pole in 1909
Published 'A Negro Explorer at the North Pole' in 1912
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